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I am trying to eliminate the contrast. High key is the easy part, it's editing that is the part I can't get to. Here's an old high key shot of mine, but still waaay off from the examples. Any ideas where to find a tutorial? There has to be one! :-)

I am having trouble finding a tutorial for the BW technique where all colors and contrast are removed (white eyebrows, hair, etc.). Does anyone have any links or ideas? Google hasn't helped me at all. Thanks! Examples: https://mir-s3-cdn-cf.behance.net/project_modules/disp/1e413d12371899.562675fc10849.jpg https://ssl.c.photoshelter.com/img-get2/I00005SD3ZFRstu4/fit=1000x750/Nude-holding-raised-knee.jpg https://ssl.c.photoshelter.com/img-get2/I0000xcyVRKA_8As/fit=1000x750/Nude-holding-backside.jpg

<p>1. Study the BEST - skip looking at random people's photos that may or may not be good, go straight to those that are respected throughout the photography world (I'd be happy to suggest some, but would need to know what type of photography you want to focus on).<br> 2. Learn and understand WHY they are the best - there is a reason the "best" is the best. Some is luck, some is business savvy, but they have talent, understand what makes their work stand out.<br> 3. LIGHTING - understand how this works, know the names of different lighting and what makes it unique. <br> 4. Editing - lastly, but not insignificantly, editing is crucial. I've been using Photoshop for 20 years now and consider myself a novice, particularly when it comes to high end retouching. It's an entire profession people dedicate years to mastering, don't think you can have one photoshop book, play with a few pics and think you are "good" at editing. It takes years.</p> <p>My personal favorites:<br> Chris Chrisman - he hires out for his editing, each photo takes about a day just to edit<br> Erik Almas - a master of composition and compositing, and a really nice guy (his DVD's are worth it once you truly understand photography, it wouldn't be worht the investment until you really know things, though). It takes days per photo, at least.<br> Damarchelier - master fashion photog<br> Irving Pen - another master fashion photog, timeless<br> Joel Grimes - not the best, talent wise, but has so many helpful videos he can't go overlooked (you can find them on Lynda.com, Creative Live, etc.)<br> Scott Kelby - like Grimes, not the greatest talent, but offers so much education you should know who he is. </p> <p>Kelby's books are a great place to start. Super easy to follow and takes you through everything, all the say through advanced studio lighting.</p>

<p>Gotcha. I am in Colorado. </p> <p> </p>

<p>It would be for clients, so a commercial use (though no one would be charged directly for the people part, it would be part of a larger composition). Location would be anywhere (online, print, etc.).</p> <p>So "talk to an attorney" seems like the conclusion. Now I just have to track down one that knows about this.</p>

<p>Go to the AIGA website, they have extensive, up to date contracts with a ton of options. It's really pretty great stuff. </p> <p>http://www.aiga.org/standard-agreement/</p> <p>There's ones for photography specifically too. Others can probably give you better links for that.</p>